| Women's football in Egypt | |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Governing body | Egyptian Football Association |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
International competitions | |
Football in Egypt has traditionally been played by men as women were prevented from participating in sports. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Madame Sahar El Hawari is one of the innovators of Egyptian football helping form the Egypt women's national football team and then going to the women's African cup of Nations. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
In 2000 a women's Egyptian league was set up. [11]
FIFA has assessed the Egypt women's national football team and stated that the women footballers are good but could be better technically. [12]
Many women experience prejudice for playing the sport. [13] [14] However, Sarah Essam [15] became the first Egyptian to play in Europe for Stoke City in 2017. [16] [17]
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